Lost Identity Poem by Kristina Louisa Carr

Right here walking alone down the road I feel free
Because there is nothing pressuring me to agree
I can miss a step or slow down and shout out loud
Because no one will ask what I'm screaming about

Around you I have to watch my every step and move
Being careful not to do anything you'll not approve
Somewhere some time ago I lost me and became you
Being who you want me to be - someone brand new

My nails are now manicured and I wear a heavy ring
You only buy me designer outfits as a regular thing
I drive what you bought because you donated my car
But sometimes I can't breathe because my life is afar

You are always working and your time for me is spare
My days are filled with silly things and that's not fair
I finished my degree but now I don't remember why
Because here I live my life around you on stand by

You vowed to take care of me and you certainly do
You take care of everything and all is just about you
I can't find myself and I miss me how I was before
You control all of my moves and still ask for more